For swimmers aged 14+ who are aiming for regional and national competition (inc. open water). As self-motivated performance swimmers, they are expected to commit to a minimum of 5 sessions per week as well as land training. Swimmers are expected to communicate with coaches to work towards their season goals and targeted meets.

Silver

For swimmers aged 11+ aiming for performance standards in their swimming with a greater emphasis on mastery of skills. Swimmers are expected to commit to a minimum of 4 1.5 hour sessions per week as well as land training. This squad swims alongside Gold on a number of occasions and is suitable for younger swimmers, as well as 14+ swimmers who don’t want to commit as many hours (discussions with coaches recommended).

Red

For swimmers aged 10+ who are working towards county level meets. Swimmers are expected to train a between 3/4 times a week and to enter targeted meets, as specified by coaches. Those aged 12 and above are invited to join land training on Friday before their pool session. We also encourage swimmers in this squad to do one morning session a week if possible.

Blue

For swimmers aged 10+ who are increasing their commitment to their training and interested in competitive swimming. Swimmers are expected to train a minimum of 3 times a week and to enter targeted meets, as specified by coaches. Those aged 12 and above are invited to join land training on Friday before an hour pool session.

Junior 2

This squad has been developed for swimmers who are over 10, again to develop their race skills and speed. Swimmers are expected to be in the pool twice a week, which includes their swimming lessons. Parents and swimmers will be guided towards how swimming competitions work and will be invited to enter meets when ready.

Junior 1

This squad has been developed for swimmers who are 10 and under, developing their race skills and speed. Swimmers are expected to be in the pool twice a week, which includes their swimming lessons. Parents and swimmers will be guided towards how swimming competitions work and will be invited to enter meets when ready.

Club Development

For swimmers aged over 12, club squad is the route swimmers can take if they do not wish to commit to the levels of our performance squads. These swimmers are still coached technically to improve their efficiency through the water, but they can choose if they want to swim once, twice or three times a week. This route can be taken from any of our performance squads, with swimmers still able compete in competition and galas if they wish.

Masters

For swimmers over 18, our masters squad is for those looking to meet their own personal goals, whether it be for fitness, competition or just enjoyment. All of our masters sessions are coached, with as much or as little technical guidance as you would like.